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| CA Testing Parolee Monitoring Methods |
| By thecrimereport.org |
| Published: 06/21/2010 |
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When California prison officials unveiled new strategies for tracking former inmates this year, they said freeing low-risk criminals from formal parole supervision would allow agents to zero in on the most dangerous felons. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that under a reform plan being rolled out in several test markets, the highest-risk former convicts actually have less mandated contact with parole agents — one visit a month, down from the previous minimum of two. The policy includes more positive feedback and “community celebrations” for parolees, and less of a reliance on required visits. Oscar Hidalgo of the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the shift is based on research showing the “need to move from a contact-driven system to a behavioral management model. This includes motivational interviewing, positive reinforcement, parolee engagement and clear communication.” Read More. |
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